Vocabulary of the time
flapper or "new woman"
What did the 19th amendment do
What did Charles Lindbergh become famous for?
The first solo flight across the Atlantic.
American debt became more widespread during the 1920s due to the popularization of what?
A famous gangster known for distributing illegal alcohol.
What was a "speakeasy"
An illegal saloon or nightclub that sold alcohol
alcohol
What musical genre became popular during the 1920s?
Following the 1920s came what devastating event for America?
The Great Depression
What racist group came to rise in popularity once again in the 1920s.
The KKK
Based on the article, what was a "doughboy"
A doughboy refers to a United States foot soldier, especially during World War One.
Which president won his election by a landslide in 1921, but was later regarded as "a prime example of incompetence..."
Warren Harding
Which vehicle model was discontinued by Ford in 1927 after selling 15 million.
the Model T
After the stock market crashed, how many banks were forced to close their doors within the first two years of the 1930s?
More than 2,000
Which 3 major motor vehicle companies took over during the 1920s?
A person who manufactures, sells, or transports alcohol illegally.
What year did Herbert Hoover take office as the 31st president?
1929
Why did Americans have more time for leisure than ever before?
The invention of electronics/time saving machines (vacuums, washing machines, etc).
What happened on "Black Thursday"
The stock market prices were sharply lower
Harlem
Define unfettered capitalism, also referred to as laissez-faire capitalism.
non-regulated capitalism, unrestrained, completely free.
Which three presidents held office during the 1920s
"Talkies" became popular during the 1920s. What does this term refer to?
Movies with sound
Describe the wealth disparity in America during the 1920s.
The top earning 5% of Americans held more wealth than the bottom 60% of Americans combined.
This author wrote a novel that seems to encapsulate the mood of the Roaring 20s, especially through his character Jay Gatsby.